Mazda MX-5 Miata / Roadster NB Convertible (1998-2005)

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Product Overview

Mazda MX-5 Mk2 (chassis code NB) is a subcompact convertible sports car in production from 1998 to 2005. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 1.8 liters.
One of the classic MX-5 generations, the Mk2 kept the successful formula of light weight, good suspension, and revvy engine. The front-engine, RWD layout makes the car easily tunable, too, with both turbocharging and supercharging as bolt-on options. Another plus is the small 9.7m (31.8ft) turning circle.
Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very light
  • Great handling
  • Small turning circle
  • Highly affordable
  • Sweet manual transmission
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space

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Specifications

1.6 1101.6 1251.8 1401.8 1461.8 146 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity145 L / 5.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers2
Payload220 kg / 485 lbs220 kg / 485 lbs240 kg / 529 lbs215 kg / 474 lbs215 kg / 474 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size185/60 R14 82 H185/60 R14 82 H195/50 R15 82 H195/50 R15 84 V, 205/45 ZR16 83 W195/50 R15, 205/45 R16
Turning Circle9.7 m / 31.8 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1225 mm / 48.2 in1220 mm / 48.0 in1225 mm / 48.2 in1220 mm / 48.0 in1220 mm / 48.0 in
Size | Length3975 mm / 156.5 in
Size | Width1680 mm / 66.1 in
Track Width | Front1405.0 mm / 55.3 in1405.0 mm / 55.3 in1410.0 mm / 55.5 in1405.0 mm / 55.3 in1405.0 mm / 55.3 in
Track Width | Rear1430.0 mm / 56.3 in
Weight1035.0 kg / 2281.8 lbs1035.0 kg / 2281.8 lbs1025.0 kg / 2259.7 lbs1065.0 kg / 2347.9 lbs1065.0 kg / 2347.9 lbs
Wheel Size5.5J x 14 ET 405.5J x 14 ET 406J x 15 ET 406J x 15 ET 40, 6.5J x 16 ET 4215 in, 16 in
Wheelbase2265 mm / 89.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.7 sec9.7 sec8.0 sec8.4 sec8.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.2 sec9.2 sec7.6 sec8.0 sec8.0 sec
Fuel Economy8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineBP-Z3
Engine | Bore78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.4:19.4:19.5:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.8 L / 112.3 cu-in / 1840.0 cc1.8 L / 112.3 cu-in / 1840.0 cc1.8 L / 112.3 cu-in / 1840.0 cc
Engine | Power110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 6500 rpm125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 6500 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6500 rpm146.0 hp / 108.9 kW @ 7000 rpm146.0 hp / 108.9 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in78.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in79.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.6 mm / 3.3 in83.6 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm162 Nm / 119.5 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm168 Nm / 123.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm168 Nm / 123.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualAutomatic

Production

Availability1998 ~ 20051998 ~ 20051998 ~ 20002000 ~ 20052000 ~ 2005

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